Strip of Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹɪp/ /ˈəv
STRIP-uhv
stɹˈɪp/ /ˈɒv
strip-OV
Definition
To take something away from someone or remove someone's rights, property, or characteristics.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or semi-formal contexts, often followed by what is removed and from whom ('strip of citizenship', 'strip of rights'). Can refer to both tangible and intangible things. Do not confuse with 'strip off' (to remove clothes).
Spanish: quitarle a alguien - despojar dePortuguese (BR): tirar de - retirar de - privar dePortuguese (PT): tirar de - retirar de - privar deChinese (Simplified): 剥夺Chinese (Traditional): 剝奪Hindi: छीन लेना - वंचित करनाArabic: يجرد من - ينزع منBengali: বঞ্চিত করা - কেড়ে নেওয়াRussian: лишатьJapanese: 奪うVietnamese: tước bỏ - lấy điKorean: 빼앗다 - 박탈하다Turkish: mahrum bırakmak - elinden almakUrdu: محروم کرنا - چھین لیناIndonesian: melucuti - mencabut
Example Sentences
The law can strip of your rights.
basic
She was stripped of her position at work.
basic
He was stripped of his citizenship after the scandal.
natural
The coach was stripped of his award for cheating.
natural
Many people were stripped of their homes during the war.
natural
They will strip of his title if he breaks the rules.
basic